Tag: Space exploration
SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Anomaly During Starlink Satellite Launch: Watch Video
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket encountered an anomaly during the launch of Starlink satellites on July 11 at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The rocket's upper stage experienced a problem while hauling 20 Starlink...
Dune-inspired Spacesuit: Transforming Astronaut Pee into Drinking Water
In the science-fiction series Dune, the desert-dwelling Fremen of the arid planet Arrakis recycle their body’s moisture using specially designed outfits called stillsuits. Inspired by such imaginings, a new prototype spacesuit converts astronauts’ urine...
Ancient Black Hole Dance: James Webb Space Telescope Observes Galaxies Colliding
A recent discovery made by astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has shed light on the fascinating interaction between a supermassive black hole and two satellite galaxies. This discovery could provide valuable...
NASA Europa Mission at Risk Due to Onboard Chips
NASA's highly anticipated Europa Clipper mission, set to launch in October, is facing a potential risk due to the durability of the onboard transistors. These electronic components may struggle to withstand the intense radiation...
Starliner Return: Uncertainty Lingers for Boeing and NASA
Boeing's Starliner capsule, which carried NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to the International Space Station (ISS) on June 5, is still in orbit with no return date set. The mission experienced helium...
Elon Musk’s Plan to Colonize Mars: Thermonuclear Blasts and New Species
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur behind SpaceX, has been focusing on his dream of colonizing Mars for over two decades. Recently, he has been pushing his team at SpaceX to work on detailed plans...
Uncover the Untold Stories of the Private Space Race in ‘Wild Wild Space’ Documentary
The new HBO Original documentary, "Wild Wild Space," directed by Ross Kauffman, is set to premiere on July 17, 2024. The film delves into the modern-day space race, where companies are competing to launch...
Boeing Starliner Astronauts Possibly Stranded in Space Until August
Two NASA astronauts from Boeing's Starliner capsule might have to stay in space until mid-August due to technical issues that prevented their return in June. Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have been on the...
Challenges Boeing Faces on Earth and in Orbit: A Comprehensive Analysis
Boeing is facing challenges both on Earth and in orbit as technical glitches with the Starliner spacecraft have caused delays and setbacks. The company is already under scrutiny due to previous incidents such as...
NASA Astronauts Express Confidence in Starliner Return, No Set Date Yet
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, currently stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) after riding there aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, have expressed confidence in the spacecraft's ability to safely return them home....